The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ordered Vandemoortele to sell its Worcester laminated dough production facility and UK sales operations in Staines-upon-Thames following its acquisition of Délifrance.

German biscuit manufacturer Griesson de Beukelaer has acquired U.S. wafer brand Pirouline and its Mississippi-based maker, DeBeukelaer Corporation, with new facility investment planned.

Fermentation specialist Lesaffre has appointed Rania Abou Samra as its new chief research, development and innovation (RD&I) officer.

Aryzta has acquired its long-standing South-West France distributor SEB through Coup de Pates, converting a 30-year commercial partnership into full ownership.

Associated British Foods (ABF) has today (8 July 2026) announced that it has successfully completed its £75 million acquisition of Hovis from private equity firm Endless.

Family-run bakery Coughlans has closed all 32 stores without warning, after National Insurance rises, spiking fuel costs and a heatwave-hit summer struck in close succession.

Spanish bakery group Europastry has agreed to acquire Illinois-based Highland Baking Company, pushing annual revenue above €2bn and extending its footprint in the North American foodservice market.

Orkla Foods has agreed to acquire Danish bakery company TC Brød, strengthening its position in laminated dough and seasonal bake-off products through its Easyfood platform.